Chapter 31: The Doctor's Verdict

Maya sat nervously in the passenger seat of Sean's car, fidgeting with her hands as they drove to the doctor's office. She had been putting off this appointment for weeks, and now that it was finally here, she couldn't help but feel a sense of anxiety. What if something was seriously wrong with her? What if the doctor found out something that would change their lives forever? Sean reached over and took her hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze. "Hey, it's going to be okay," he said, his voice calm and soothing. "We'll face whatever it is together, okay?" Maya nodded, feeling a sense of gratitude towards him. She knew that she wasn't alone in this, and that Sean would be there to support her every step of the way. When they arrived at the doctor's office, Maya felt a sense of trepidation wash over her. She hated going to the doctor, and the waiting room seemed to be taking forever. Finally, a nurse called her name, and Maya stood up, smoothing out her clothes. The nurse led her to a small examination room, where Maya sat down on the table, trying to relax. Sean sat down in a chair beside her, taking her hand in his. A few minutes later, the doctor came in, a friendly smile on his face. "Maya, good morning," he said, nodding at her. "I'm Dr. Smith. Sean told me you're not feeling well?" Maya nodded, trying to explain her symptoms. The doctor listened intently, nodding along as she spoke. Finally, he nodded. "I think I have a good idea of what's going on," he said. "I'm going to run some tests, but I think it's likely that you're...pregnant." Maya's eyes widened in shock as she turned to Sean. He looked just as surprised, his eyes wide with excitement. The doctor smiled. "Let's run some tests to confirm, but I'm pretty sure that's what's going on," he said. "You're about...oh, let's see...twelve weeks along, I think." Maya felt like she had been punched in the gut. Pregnant? She was pregnant? She looked at Sean, who was grinning from ear to ear. Sean stood up, pulling Maya into his arms. "We're having a baby!" he exclaimed, his voice full of excitement. Maya couldn't help but laugh, feeling a sense of shock and wonder wash over her. She was going to be a mother. She was going to have a baby with Sean. As they hugged, Maya felt a sense of joy and excitement that she had never felt before. She knew that this was just the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, and she couldn't wait to see what the future held.